The death toll in rain-ravaged Karnataka rises to 161 as torrential floods unleashed a trail of devastation. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), 5,839 of the 7,795 rescued are accommodated in over 73 relief camps across the flood-affected areas of the state as of 6 pm on Monday.

Reports suggest that four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been dispatched in Kodagu, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, while an air force and army unit have been deployed in Kodagu.

"The Prime Minister announced relief of Rs 500 crore for Kerala, we expect at least Rs 100 crore for Kodagu. We will request the Central government for it. We have to repair roads for connectivity. We are taking the help of the army and NDRF," he said.